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Fire Prevention Week — October 9 –15
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SHS Homecoming Game
Everyone in your family has a role to play in your home’s fire safety. Both adults and kids should be familiar with smoke alarms and home fire escape planning.
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Sequoyah High School’s Homecoming game was played on September 9. The Chiefs took on the N.W. Whitfield Bruins.
Halloween Safety Tips Keep your children safe on this evening – make sure you know where they are going and they know when you expect them to return.
Fall Festivals & Halloween Happenings
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Michelle and Brian Meek are the co-owners of AroundAbout — Woodstock magazine. Brian spent the last 15 years in sales and also owns a junior golf business. Michelle has been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years and was a counselor at KSU prior to having their two girls, Ansley and Addison. They have lived in the Canton community for more than nine years.
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4 Around Town 6 Community news 10 Celebrations 12 Calendar 14 School news 18 school information 20 SPORTS 53 Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Directory Listings 48 religious services 50 clubs & Organizations 52 Local Officials 56 Advertiser index
Photographers Jack Tuszynski, Wendell Webb Writers Sonia Carruthers, Jyl Craven, Thaddeus Fabian, Rick Foltz, Keith Hanna, Donnie Henriques, Eric Hill, Dan Jape, Jeff Kincaid, Mike Litrel, Helen Maddox, Michelle Martin, Michael McNeel, Vishant Nath, Billy Peppers, Patrick J. Rice, Jr., Chip Rogers, Herb Sims, Cathy Wendland-Colby, Keith West
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People, The Places and The Pleasures that make Woodstock. by Cherryl Greenman, editor@aroundwoodstock.com
What’s New? The Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) (1), formerly The Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre held an Open House/Ribbon Cutting ceremony to kick off its 55th season. The ceremony took place at the Georgia Dance Conservatory (GDC), home of GMDT; located at 49 West Park Square, in the Marietta Square.
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Josie’s Uptown Hair, 8720 Main Street, downtown Woodstock is now open with 10 stations available. The salon will carry Kevin Murphey products for its clientele. (678) 231-6927 The city of Woodstock announced that another phase of the Greenprints Trail System is complete! The construction of the Pedestrian Bridge over Little River at Olde Rope Mill Park will provide pedestrian access to additional park land and will be the gateway to additional future Greenprints Trails. Funding was provided through the Georgia Department of Transportation’s “Transportation Enhancement Grant.” www.greenprintsalliance.org
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Left to right: Cobb County com missioner Helen Goreham, Mayor Steve Tum lin, State Senator Doug Stoner, GMDT assistant arti stic director Shelley Grames and Carrie Huffma n, GMDT board president.
AirTat is a new business that offers temporary airbrush tattoos for any occasion. In order to try and reconnect with their teenage son, owners Pete and Tina Vance decided to start a business that would peak his interest. They wanted to teach him a skill that would follow him for life. “We took his love for art and created AirTat!” Whatever your next event: festivals, fundraisers, corporate events, grand openings, birthday parties, high school and college events, sporting events, family reunions, BBQ competitions, car shows, or block parties…Rock it with AirTat! (770) 500-4000, www.airtats.com Woodstock’s culinary pioneer will prepare dinner for a charitable event. Chef Michael Bologna (2), proprietor of the critically acclaimed Vingenzo’s Restaurant, accepted an invitation by the James Beard Foundation in New York City to participate in a one-time only event at the renowned James Beard House, where legendary American Chef James Beard once lived, taught, and welcomed friends and colleagues who shared his love of food. “I am both honored and humbled to be selected as the featured chef,” said Chef Michael Bologna. All the proceeds of this dinner will go directly to the not-for-profit James Beard Foundation.
Chef Michael Bologna
Mr. Wok, 5335 Old Hwy 5, Suite 104, is scheduled to open October 1 in the Toonigh Kroger Shopping Center. The remodeled restaurant was formerly Royal Bamboo, and owner Kevin Chu is excited about his new restaurant, “We offer reasonable prices and quality Chinese food.” (770) 757-0360
Soleil Laurel Canyon invites residents to participate in the third annual Angel Walk for a good cause. At 10 a.m., Saturday, October 1, walkers will begin an almost four-mile journey from the Soleil Laurel Canyon clubhouse down Laurel Canyon Parkway and back, to honor the memory of Soleil residents who have passed while raising money for the Angel House of North Georgia. The Angel Walk was started by Soleil residents in order to remember members of the community who have passed away since the community was founded almost five years ago. Last year the walk raised $7,100 to help the Angel House purchase a small fuel-efficient vehicle for transportation. To register visit www.angelhousega.com/Events.html.
City of Woodstock Voters — Please vote at the Woodstock Public Library, located at 7735 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia, 30188. If your county precinct is Booth, Carmel, Cherokee South, Deer Run, Dixie, Lickskillet, Little River, Toonigh, Woodlands, or Woodstock, you will vote on city issues at Woodstock Public Library and vote on county issues at your county precinct. If you are unsure of your city or county polling location, please visit My Voter Page www.sos.georgia.gov/MVP/Login.aspx. Voter registration deadline is October 11.
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COMMUNITY
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Walking Tour of Old Woodstock Churches
2nd Annual Cruizin’ for the Kids
Preservation Woodstock will host an exhibition of old photos, documents and memorabilia featuring the early in-town Woodstock churches. The event will be held on Saturday, October 1 at the historic Dean’s Store from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A walking tour of the old churches is also scheduled for that day. On Saturday, November 19 the community is invited to a storytelling session – current and former members of the churches 1915 photo of Woodstock will share memories and Methodist Church passed-down accounts. Preservation Woodstock is an organization dedicated to keeping alive the history of Woodstock. www.preservationwoodstock.com
The Towne Lake Optimist Club held its second Cruisin’ for the Kids on Saturday, September 10. Local children who are victims of brain tumors and their families were treated to a late afternoon of fun, food and entertainment aboard a 92-foot houseboat.
CTC’s News Board Members
The Georgia Mission of Mercy, a two-day, free dental clinic, hosted by the Georgia Dental Association and its Foundation of Oral Health, provided charitable $1.6 million in dental care was provided in dental recent Georgia Mission of Mercy. services to 2,179 patients during its inaugural event, held on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. More than 1,000 dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and dental laboratory technicians donated $1.6 million in dental care to patients who would normally not receive this treatment. First Baptist Church of Woodstock donated the use of its facilities as the clinic’s location. First Lady of Georgia Sandra Deal served as honorary chairwoman for the Georgia Mission of Mercy and toured the clinic more on page Friday morning. www.georgiamissionofmercy.org 8
Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC) welcomed three new board members: Steve Holcomb, Matthew Ledford, and the Rev. Carl Moore. The board’s goal is to provide the college fiduciary, strategic and generative leadership. The three were sworn by Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Jackson Harris. “We are fortunate to have these additions to the board of directors,” said former Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Sanford Chandler. “I am confident that their individual skill sets and diverse backgrounds will add positively to our campus community.”
Left to right: Rev. Carl Moore, Steve Holcomb and Matthew Ledford being sworn in by Judge Jackson Harris of the Blue Ridge Circuit Court – Cherokee County Superior Court. 6
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Children and their families enjoyed an afternoon boat ride provided by the Towne Lake Optimist Club.
Free Dental Clinic A Success!
We’re honored to serve you It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care. Visit us online at www.northside.com
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Woodstock Morning Buzz
Hill and Rogers Named Co-Chair of the Year
The Woodstock Morning Buzz is held on the last Friday of each month at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street at 8 a.m. Buzz offers members a chance to network with other Main Street Woodstock members, meet with businesses, residents and local non-profits, and learn more about the Woodstock community. The next meeting will be held on October 28; Woodstock Elementary School Dr. Frank Petruzielo, principal Dr. Christy Bowling and Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques. Superintendent of Cherokee County Schools, and school officials will be on hand to discuss the upcoming SPLOST for Education.
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Representative Calvin Hill have been awarded State Co-Chair of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Nearly 2,000 state legislators, policy experts, and private-sector leaders from across the country are ALEC members and focus on applying limited government principles to solving the issues facing the states and our nation at this critical time. This prestigious award was given to the state legislators that demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing the Jeffersonian principles of limited government, free-markets, federalism and individual liberty. “I am honored and humbled to be named with Representative Hill as State Co-Chairs by the American Legislative Exchange Council,” said Rogers. “I have always stood up for conservative values and principles and will continue to do so.”
New Interim President Named at CTC The board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently announced a new international initiative; the International Center for Technical Education, which will strengthen the overall mission of the TCSG, to create a competitive workforce in Georgia while opening avenues for greater awareness in the worldwide education community about the CTC interim president Dr. Ron TCSG colleges and the Newcomb outstanding quality of its faculty and students. Current president of Chattahoochee Technical College (CTC), Dr. Sanford Chandler has been chosen to lead this initiative in his new role as the assistant commissioner for global initiatives with TCSG in Atlanta. Dr. Ron Newcomb, provost and executive vice president of Chattahoochee Technical College, was named as the interim president of CTC. www.chattcollege.com 8
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Announcing M.A.C.S. at Northside Northside HospitalCherokee has rolled out its newest tool to give stroke patients in the emergency department immediate access to specialists, when they need it most. Mobile Access Consultation Services (M.A.C.S.) is a wireless, mobile, remote-presence robot that allows physicians, from any location, to interact with patients and staff in the hospital’s With the help of M.A.C.S., a wireless, mobile, remote-presence robot, Dr. ED. This is the only Matthews Gwynn, neurologist with such robot north of AcuteCare Telemedicine, (on monitor) is Atlanta and just the able to connect to Northside Hospitalsecond in Georgia. Cherokee’s Emergency Department, Northside Hospitalfrom his office in Atlanta, to discuss Cherokee sees about recommended treatment with a patient and his ED physician, Dr. Richard Dukes. 70 patients a year with stroke or related diagnoses. Previously, patients with more severe strokes had to be transferred to other hospitals for treatment. M.A.C.S. changes that; so more patients can remain in Cherokee County for care. M.A.C.S. allows Northside Hospital-Cherokee to have neurology coverage 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Babies, Birthdays and Anniversaries
Colin Scott Russ Age 6 on October 14 Happy Birthday to Our Little Dude! We Love You. Mommy, Daddy, Hannah & Lia
Stork Watch
Baylee & Samantha Johnston Age 1 on October 26 Happy birthday sweet girls! We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Taylor & Bruin
Gabriel Timothy Roosa Age 1 on October 10 Happy Birthday Buckaroo! We Love You! Mommy & Daddy
George Campos Age 62 October 24 Happy Birthday!! With Love, your Wife
Gabriella Grace & Reece Walker Villano Born on July 5, 2011 6lbs 4oz and 5lbs 9oz Proud Parents: Jason and Stephanie Proud Brothers: Chase and Cole
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Chase Villano Age 7 on October 11 We love you so much! Mommy, Daddy, Cole, Reece and Gabi
Trentyn Fuller Age 1 on October 18 Happy First Birthday! From Mom, Arianna, Granny Karen, Nannie Jeannie, Great Mema and Jerry. Daddy, Spencer, is watching over you from Heaven.
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Sidney Samuel Age 6 on November 21 Happy Birthday! We love you! Mommy, Joe & Tink
Chris & Alyssa Thomason Chris (left): Age 36 on October 17 Alyssa (right): Age 5 on October 17 Happy Birthday! Husband and daughter of Amy Thomason
Marvin and Natasha Smith
Celebrating 15 special years of marital bliss! Happy anniversary to the perfect couple!
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Calendar
October
Things to do in Woodstock
On–Going • BASCOMB UMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION 2011 – 2012 preschool at Bascomb UMC, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock. (770) 926-0397, www.bascombpreschool.org
October 1, 8, 12, 13, 19, 22 •
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DOG OF THE MONTH
Winter Jr., tennis team registration will be held October 1 — October 30. Play will begin November 11. jrcoordinator@cherokeetennis.org, CTAJrvicepresident@cherokeetennis.org
October 1 • 2nd ANNUAL FIGHT TAKEs FLIGHT
calendars featuring Woodstock dogs are available with proceeds
Humane Society. Cost is $14 and
Bells Ferry Road, 770-627-2335, the.amazing.spork@hotmail.com
October Daisy
Chattahoochee Nature Center.
Ladies Night Out
Oct. 19: Build a Gourd Birdhouse Oct. 22: Fall Family Fun Day Visit www.autumnhillnursery.com for additional information, times and locations of each workshop.
October 2 • PLAYWRIGHT’S FESTIVAL Final performances of Wright On — A Playwright’s festival will be held at City Center in Woodstock, 8534 Main Street at 5 p.m. (678) 494-4251
October 7 • DRIVE BY FLU SHOT CLINIC Offered at Cherokee County Administrative Building and Northside Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. www.nghd.org
October 7 • OKTOBERFEST
October 1 • BBQ & YARD SALE
Friday Night Live will celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Woodstock. Downtown merchants stay open from 6 — 9 p.m. with activities going on in their stores. (770) 924-0404
New Home Baptist Church, corner of Wiley Bridge Road and Hwy 92, will host a BBQ and yard sale fundraiser beginning at 8 a.m. BBQ plates for $8 will be offered beginning at 11 a.m.
October 7 • SENIOR SENSE EXPO
October 1 • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 5K/1K
October 1 • VICTORY RUN 5K BSSL will host a 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and a 1–mile fun run at 9:15 a.m. at the BridgeMill Athletic Club. www.bssl.org
October 1 •
October 1– 2 •
HOLLY SPRINGS AUTUMn FEST
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Held at Barrett Memorial Park across from Holly Springs Elementary School from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. www.hollysprings.ga.us
Symphony featuring Helen Kim at 8 p.m. on October 1 and 3 p.m. on October 2. www.georgiasymphony.org
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and the benefits of blueberries.
Oct. 8: Birds of Prey will be presented with
are available at CCHS Thrift Store on
Buffalo’s Cafe teams up with the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for the second annual Fight Takes Flight campaign. During October, Buffalo’s is serving pink chips with their Queso Verde Cheese Dip and Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa appetizers. For each purchased, $1 of the sale will be donated.
Help build Mt Bethel’s 30th and 31st Habitat homes by participating in the Habitat Road Race/Walk at Mt Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. (404) 277-2042, www.HabitatRoadRace.com
Oct. 13: Vino Under the Trees – The Woodstock Calendar Dog
benefitting the Cherokee County
CHEROKEE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Oct. 1: Love of Blueberries, how to grow
Oct. 12: Metal Art in the Garden
CASA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CASA for children, Inc. welcomes volunteers from all cultures, professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds. www.CASACherokee.org
AUTUMN HILL NURSERY ACTIVITIES
Cherokee County Services Senior Sense Expo will be held at Cherokee County Admin. Bldg., 1130 Bluffs Pkwy from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (770) 345-6730
October 7, 8, 21 • HIGH HOLY OBSERVENCES Tikvah l’Chaim Messianic Fellowship, 4206 N Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. (678) 936-4125 Kol Nidre - Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Yom Kipper, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Simchat Torah, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
October 8 • Bethlehem Bazaar Hopewell Baptist Church, 75 Ridge Road, Canton is hosting their annual Car Show and Cruise-In from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Event will benefit Back to Bethlehem, a free Christmas ministry of the church. Enjoy food, entertainment, classic cars, vendors, and a Kids’ Korner. www.hopewellbaptist.com
October 8 – 9 • 2nd Annual International Fall Festival St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell will host its annual fall festival featuring “live” music, delicious food, an outdoor market with vendors, church tours and fun activities for children. The admission price of $1.00 will enter the participants for door prizes. Hours of operation: October 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; October 9, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.stmaryofegypt.org
October 9 • Matthew Smith Concert Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will host a concert at Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 1498 Johnson Brady Road, Canton at 6 p.m. Cost is love offering. (770) 704-9594
October 13 • Taste of Canton Held at Cannon Park in downtown Canton, try the menu items from local restaurants from 5 — 9 p.m. (770) 704-1500, www.cantonhdl.com
October 15 • FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE BIRTHDAY Celebrating a birthday for FoxTale Book Shoppe
Contest Corner
Find the hidden picture
October 20– 22 • BOOK SALE
and a grand opening for Indigo Fox! There will be food, fun and bargains galore. (770) 516-9989 www.foxtalebookshoppe.com
Friends of the Library will host a book sale at Rose Creek Library. (770) 893-3738
October 15 • 3rd ANNUAL
October 22 •
FURRY FRIENDS FUNDRAISER
6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Fundraiser to benefit Companion Animal Connection, held at Glover Park in Marietta from 12 noon to 4 p.m. www.furryfriendsfundraiser.com
Ball Ground Business Association and city of Ball Ground will host an arts & crafts festival beginning at 9 a.m. at City Park in downtown Ball Ground. www.ballgroundbusinessassociaiton.com
October 17 • SECOND WIND DREAMS GOLF CLASSIC To be held at Hawks Ridge Golf Club from 8:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. www.secondwind.org
October 18 • REINHARDT GOLF TOURNAMENT The 2nd annual Reinhardt Athletics Golf Tournament will be held at Callahan Golf Links in Waleska. All players receive a golf shirt, range balls, and a box lunch. Shotgun begins at 10:15 a.m. (770) 720-9129, spr@reinhardt.edu
October 19 • OPEN HOUSE Marietta Plastic Surgery is hosting an Open House from 5 — 8 p.m. at the Woodstock location, 149 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 104, to showcase their newest office and share information about facial, breast and body procedures. Guests can participate in event–only specials, hourly raffles, earn a chance to win a $1,000 practice gift card and help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. RSVP by 10/12/11 at openhouse@mariettaplasticsurgery.com
October 22 • BLOOD DRIVE Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Hwy 92, will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m — 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
October 23 • Bascomb UMC 25TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Bascomb UMC preschool, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, will celebrate its 25th anniversary from 2 – 5 p.m. Games, crafts and bounce house along with pumpkin carving contest and cake walk. (770) 926-0397
October 29 • Mountain Road 3rd Annual Vendor Fair Mountain Road ES, 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock, will host its 3rd annual Vendor fair. Vendors include Tastefully Simple, Scentsy Candles, Pampered Chef and Silpada from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Interested vendors can sign up through October 15. newtrim@yahoo.com, (770) 664-9708
Holly Mackie (hidden picture) & Julie Warholak (trivia) were our winners for September’s contest corner. They will receive a gift card to Chick-fil-A. Congratulations! If you find the hidden picture, be the first to email:
art@aroundwoodstock.com Only emailed answers will be accepted.
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SCHOOL Arnold Mill Students of the Month Arnold Mill Elementary School announced its August Student of the Month winners. These students exemplify positive character traits and were selected by their teachers for acting responsibly, working hard, being role models, being kind and showing “great Mustang pride.” Front row (left to right): Second grader Amanda McNally, first grader Jasmine Taylor, and kindergartener Riley Jackson. Back row: Fourth grader Andre Vinson, fifth grader Litzy Ponce, principal Kerry Martin, and third grader Ellie Howard.
City Manager Visits Little River The city manager of Woodstock, Jeff Moon, recently spoke to Debbie Brown’s Social Studies class at Little River Elementary School. The class has been studying local government, effective citizenship and how students can be involved in their community’s government.
Safety Patrol The Johnston Elementary School 2011-12 Safety Patrol assists students and teachers, in the morning and afternoon, by helping younger students get to and from buses. These students are supervised by Johnston PE teacher Clema Wilkins. Safety Patrol members Arael Berrones, Alfred Villalobos, Christian Simcox, Steven Casey, Colin Grant, Francisco Parra, Calli Perkins, and Anna Lunde.
Bus Safety Woodstock Elementary students participated in a Cherokee County sponsored Bus Safety class. Mrs. Mason’s kindergarten class learned about new bus rules. They learned how to sit on a bus correctly and how to cross in front of a bus safely. Left to right: Emily Jones, Elizabeth Pannell, and Nicole Cruz are practicing how to safely cross in front of a school bus. 14 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
News Physics Teacher Attends PAN 2011 Woodstock High School AP physics teacher, Kelly Burke, recently participated in PAN 2011, a week-long nuclear research experience at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab on the campus of Michigan State University. The program exposed Ms. Burke to ongoing nuclear physics research at one of the top nuclear physics research labs in the world. During the week, Ms. Burke and 19 other teachers from across the U.S. analyzed cosmic rays, learned about nuclear bombardment and particle acceleration, and performed experiments with neutron detection. Besides returning to Woodstock High with a stronger understanding of nuclear physics, Ms. Burke said she also has a clearer picture of what nuclear physicists do as a profession. Left to right: Dr. Zach Constan, NSCL outreach coordinator; Kelly Burke; and David McCreight, PAN 2011 program liaison.
Mountain Road ES Curriculum Night Teachers at Mountain Road Elementary School shared with parents about the communication tools available at a recent curriculum night. First grade teacher Ms. Nolan used her classroom technology to show parents the school and Cherokee County School District websites that parents can visit to aid them in obtaining information and communicating with staff. First grade teacher April Nolan during the Curriculum Night event.
PROBE College Fair Cherokee High School held the 2011 Cherokee County PROBE College Fair on Tuesday, September 27 in its new gym. More than 75 college admissions representatives participated, and all Cherokee County students and parents were encouraged to attend. A competitive college panel featuring representatives from the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Vanderbilt University and Mercer University discussed topics including: What are competitive colleges looking for in applicants? How important are Honors and AP courses? How do these schools view extracurricular activities? Tips on the college essay and what should students be doing now to be competitive? more on page Representatives at the college fair were from two-year 16
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colleges, four-year colleges and universities, technical colleges and the Georgia Student Finance Commission. CHS counselor Carol Baumgartner coordinated the event.
Sequoyah Students Cast Their Votes The Cherokee County office of elections and voter registration is a valuable partner in education for the Cherokee County School Students cast their ballots for District. Students at Sequoyah homecoming court using county High School cast votes for voting machines. homecoming court using voting machines provided by the elections office. The voting machines are the same ones used in any election held in the county. The elections office provides many services to county schools in the form of homecoming elections, voter registration drives and class officer and student government elections, and offers opportunities to students who are 16 or older to work at the county polls on election days. Students, who apply to be student poll workers, must be trained prior to the election, and are assigned a poll to work on Election Day. Students who take advantage of the offer are rewarded by a letter of service, which can accompany college applications as proof of civic service. Sequoyah High School students who are interested in becoming a student poll worker may pick up an application in student services.
Holdheide Academy Students Top Expectations Students at Holdheide Academy took the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for the very first time in June. All of the students had recently completed Holdheide’s Pre-K program and were administered the test over the course of one week. All of the recent Pre-K graduates tested at first grade level. “We wanted our students to take the Iowa Test because it measures comprehension, not just memorization,” says Ashley Rodriguez, a tenured teacher at Holdheide. “We felt that by having an unbiased look at how our students are able to use and apply what we’re teaching them, we’d be able to strengthen our curriculum in the areas that would most benefit the kids.” With an eye toward improving their curriculum, teachers and staff were pleasantly surprised by the results. Reading scores were practically off the charts, indicating that students read at a level equivalent to a student in their fifth month of first grade. Language was also exceptionally high, with students ranked at the second month of first grade. Where are the teachers planning to strengthen the curriculum? Mrs. Rodriguez says that even though they plan to continue to expand on all subjects, they will put more emphasis on math. www.HoldheideEducation.com 16 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
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2011-2012 Teachers of Year Little River Elementary School has announced Georgia Branson has been selected as its 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Branson currently teaches first grade at Little River. She has been teaching for 21 years and has been a member of the Little River faculty for five years.
Left to right: Principal Christian A. Kirby, Georgia Branson and assistant principal Loraine Ward.
Holly Springs Elementary has named Brenda Smith as its 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year. Left to right: Holly Springs principal Dr. Dianne Steinbeck congratulates Brenda Smith. Sequoyah High School has named Kim Geddes as its 2011-12 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Geddes is in her seventh year of teaching at Sequoyah High after spending 16 years as an engineer in the nuclear power industry. Ms. Geddes has served as the Sequoyah High coordinator of the Governor’s Honor Program and as a county-level and state-level judge for this program. This past year, she also assumed the responsibility for administering Sequoyah High’s AP Program and assisting Student Services with organizing and conducting AP examinations. As a way of offering enrichment to accelerated math and science students, Ms. Geddes began Sequoyah High’s Robotics Program in 2006, and in the first year of competition, the school’s team qualified and competed at the national level. Since the inception of the program, and with the assistance of fellow science teacher Brian Carnes, the Robotics Team has tripled its membership and competed successfully in state and regional competitions. Ms. Geddes advises students Priscilla Rojas, Kristen White and Megan Cargin as they conduct a video analysis lab. Hickory Flat Elementary School has selected Rollins Caglioni as its Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Caglioni, a fifth-grade teacher, was surprised on the Hickory Flat ES morning news broadcast in front of the entire school and her family members. She was selected by her peers at the school, where she has taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades. Mrs. Rollins Caglioni is seated with her two sons Tanner, left, and Carson; her husband, Mike Caglioni; and her mother, Mrs. Pilgrim.
Frugal Fall Family Fun
by Helen Maddox www.thelifeboat.info
Fall is my favorite time of the year and is the best time to enjoy free or low cost family fun! With a little planning, you can find plenty of festivals, pumpkin patches and Halloween events in your area. To find a list of fall events in Helen Maddox (www.thelifeboat.info) Georgia, check AtlantaParent. helps families weathering financial com and AccessAtlanta.com. challenges. Helen is available to Also check your local Parks speak at your church, school, or community function: and Recreation website and thelifeboat.info@comcast.net. the Georgia State Parks http:// www.gastateparks.org calendars (many events are free). Sign up for Groupon.com and Goldstar.com to get daily emails for great deals on tickets to a haunted house or pumpkin patch. Here’s a few extra-special events to add to your calendar: October 23-24, 30-31: Boo at the Zoo - a spooktacular familyfriendly Halloween festival www.zooatlanta.org. October 23-24: Georgia A-Scary-Um: a family friendly Halloween event www.georgiaaquarium.org. October 23: Costumes are a big part of the season, but have you considered going green this Halloween? Take part in
Lifesavers
& Coupon Clippers
National Halloween Costume Swap Day at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center. Drop off used costumes any day in October in the lobby. http://greenhalloween.org. October Weekends: Frightfest at Six Flags: Buy 3 - 2012 Season Passes for just $64.99 each and get 1 free Season’s pass + free Season Parking + Admission to FrightFest is included! http://frightfest.sixflags.com/
MORE ON COSTUMES: Even this time of year, you can find great deals on costumes. Shop 6pm.com for up to 75% off (http://www.6pm.com/halloween) and The Costume Express http://www.costumeexpress.com clearance section for up to 85% off costumes. Remember the days of making your own costume? Find How-To’s on Instructables.com for making a unique Halloween costume. Looking for handmade and vintage costumes or decorations? Be sure to check with etsy.com for some one-of-a-kind thriller finds. You can find previously owned costumes on ThredUp.com for $5.00 plus s/h. Listings with a Jack-O-Lantern icon include Halloween costumes. HALLOWEEN GOODIES: Having great loot to hand out is a must. Each year I try to offer a fun mix of candy, rings, and small toys. I begin in early October and look for coupons in the Sunday paper, on Coupons.com, and on manufacturer websites and shop the sales each week with my coupons. I also stop by the DollarTree to pick up candy, toys, glow-in-the dark necklaces, and other fall trinkets. Families can find a bounty of fun in the fall while yielding a harvest of savings.
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S C H O O L
Private & Charter Schools Lyndon Academy
Brenwood Academy (770) 704-4925 www.brenwoodacademy.com
(770) 926-0166 www.lyndonacademy.org
Cherokee Charter Academy
Northside Christian Academy
(770) 276-3031 www.cherokeecharter.org
(770) 334-0648 www.nca4hope.com
Cherokee Christian Schools (678) 494-5464 www.cherokeechristian.org
The Kings Academy
Information
(770) 592-5464 www.thekingsacademy.org
Public Schools
Cherokee County School District: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us | (770) 479-1871 Elementary Schools Arnold Mill Elementary 710 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 592-3510 Principal: Ms. Kerry Martin
Woodstock Elementary 230 Rope Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-6969 Principal: Dr. Christy Bowling
Middle Schools
Holly Springs Elementary
Dean Rusk Middle
High Schools Crossroads High/Middle 3921 Holly Springs Parkway Holly Springs, GA 30142 (770) 345-2005 Principal: Mr. Richard Landolt
Polaris Evening School
1965 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-5035 Principal: Dr. Dianne Steinbeck
4695 Hickory Road Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2832 Principal: Dr. Adrian Thomason
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 926-1662 Principal: Mr. Bob Hahn
Johnston Elementary
Mill Creek Middle
River Ridge High
2031 East Cherokee Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 928-2910 Principal: Ms. Kathleen Chandler
442 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 924- 5489 Principal: Ms. Elaine Daniel
Little River Elementary
Woodstock Middle
3170 Trickum Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 926-7566 Principal: Mr. Christian Kirby
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3516 Principal: Mr. Mark Smith
400 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 591-8450 Principal: Mr. Darrell Herring
Sequoyah High 4485 Hickory Rd Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-1474 Principal: Mr. Elliott Berman
Mountain Road Elementary
Woodstock High
615 Mountain Road Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 664-9708 Principal: Ms. Tammy Sandell
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 592-3500 Principal: Mr. Bill Sebring
2011 — 2012 Calendar at a Glance November 8
Staff Development & Conference Day
November 21 — 25
School Holiday
December 19 — January 2
School Holiday
Local Colleges & Universities Kennesaw State University
(770) 423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College
(770) 528-4545, www.chattahoocheetech.edu Cafeteria account information: www.mealpayplus.com Parent Connect: https://pcxp.cherokee.k12.ga.us 18 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
Reinhardt University
(770) 720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu
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In the Community
SPORTS
News
Five Added To Reinhardt Soccer Veteran Reinhardt University head women’s soccer coach Andy Kaplan has signed five players to a letter of intent to attend Reinhardt and play for the Lady Eagles this season. “This is a very important recruiting class for our program,” said Kaplan, who is starting his 10th year at the helm of the Reinhardt program. “We graduated some very accomplished players last spring. This current group of recruits has the ability to step in immediately and strengthen those areas the departed seniors occupied. I am confident that all of these recruits will contribute to a successful season this year.” Among the recruits is Kaleigh Clarke, a 5-foot-7 freshman goalkeeper from Etowah High School; Heather Sherman, a 5-foot-6 sophomore midfielder out of Canton, Alabama State University/Sequoyah High School; and Sarah Yoder, a 5-foot-5 sophomore defender from Woodstock, Georgia College/ Woodstock High School.
coach,” Reinhardt athletic director Bill Popp said. “The energy he has brought is absolutely contagious and the team has responded in a very positive way. We expect to have our largest team to date and look forward to when we get to see the players in action in the spring.” John says, “I have been in the business world for 20-something years and I’ve always wanted to get back into the game of lacrosse and be around athletics. So, last year I started coaching at Johns Creek High School just to get back into it, but I really wanted to get into college. I’m very excited about being here at Reinhardt.” Reinhardt’s new head men’s lacrosse coach John Snow.
CCSD Athletic Directors Ready for Fall Sports Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) athletic directors and secretaries met recently for their monthly meeting to discuss and review the county’s rules and policies. CCSD student activities and athletics, under the direction of director Ron Dunnavant, is well prepared for a safe and successful school year. CCSD fall sports schedules are on the website at www.cherokee.k12.ga.us.
Left to right: Kaleigh Clarke, Heather Sherman, Sarah Yoder, Jillian Matthews, and Alex Mahan.
Reinhardt’s New Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach John Snow has joined the Reinhardt University athletic department as its new head men’s lacrosse coach. He is responsible for directing all aspects of Reinhardt’s intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, which is currently in its third year and competes as a member of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association and Southeastern Lacrosse Conference. “We are so excited to have Coach Snow on board as our head men’s lacrosse
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Front row (left to right): Tamara Elder, athletic secretary, Cherokee High; Lisa Wooten, athletic secretary, River Ridge High; Richanda Pearigen, athletic secretary, Woodstock High; Susan Harmelin, athletic secretary, Creekview High; Donna Holcombe, athletic secretary, Sequoyah High; Beth Reams, athletic secretary, Etowah High; and Ron Dunnavant, director, CCSD student activities and athletics. Back row: Jack Wallner, athletic director, CHS; Mike Baker, athletic director, RRHS; Scott Krug, athletic director, WHS; Charlie Beverly, athletic director, CVHS; Todd Miller, athletic director, SHS; Rob VanAlstyne, athletic director, EHS; and Lori Weisel, secretary, CCSD student activities and athletics.
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In the Community
Under the
Gold DOME
by State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers
Redistricting
splits, how few precincts it splits, how few incumbents are paired together, and the mathematical compactness of each district.
Millions of Georgians will go to the polls in 2012 and find new names across the ballot. The Georgia General Assembly has completed the mandatory once-per-decade redistricting. Every State House, State Senate and Congressional district has been redrawn in order to re-balance the population following the 2010 U.S. census. The process involves taking the population data as recorded by the census and equalizing the number of citizens in each of the 180 State House, 56 State Senate, and now 14 Congressional districts. Sounds simple, right? Not really.
With these criteria in mind, it is important to compare the last three efforts to redraw political boundaries in Georgia. Remember the 2001 maps were thrown out by the courts and in 2004 a panel of Federal judges drew the current districts. So we can compare the 2001 General Assembly maps, the 2004 Judge drawn maps, and the 2011 General Assembly maps.
Georgia is one of nine states required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to have our maps pre-cleared by the Federal government. The list of states includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. There are also various counties and cities across the United States from Manhattan to Merced County, California also subject to this law. The Voting Rights Act includes a number of restrictions we must follow in constructing district lines. Perhaps the most sensitive involves race. Under this law white voters are considered “majority” and black voters are considered “minority”. Voters who are neither “white” or “black” don’t become involved in the “majority” – “minority” balancing act the law requires. When creating the districts lawmakers may not retrogress. In other words, if a district is currently “majority, minority” it must stay that way. We must also be cognizant of “packing” or “bleaching” districts. For example, if district A is currently 45% black population and the bordering district B is 75% black population we must make every effort to balance these two districts into two separate “majority, minority” districts. Perhaps we make district A 55% black voters and district B 65% black voters. Once lawmakers have complied with the Voting Rights Act we must then try to meet our “aspirational” goals of maintaining communities of interest. This often means keeping counties and precincts whole without splitting them. Most observers of “mapdrawing” agree that a map is measured by how few counties it 22 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
I will supply the comparative data from the State Senate maps only because that is the body in which I serve and have firsthand knowledge of this most recent redistricting effort. The 2001 map split 81 counties, the 2004 map split 40 counties and the 2011 map split only 38 counties. The 2001 map also split 159 precincts. The 2004 map split 138 precincts. The 2011 map split less than 50 precincts. The 2001 map paired 12 incumbents. The 2004 map paired 21 incumbents. The 2011 map paired only two. Finally, using the “Polsby-Popper” map compactness scale (the higher the score, the more compact) the mean district score for the 2001 map was .16, the 2004 map .27, and the 2011 map .27. By any meaningful measure the 2011 map is superior to both the 2001 General Assembly map and the judge-drawn map of 2004. While I do not have the State House or Congressional numbers, I believe them to be quite similar when comparing the last three redistricting results. What is also of great interest to taxpayers is the time required to complete this process. The 2001 special session lasted some 40 days. Each session day cost us taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In comparison, the 2011 special session lasted only 11 legislative days. And for good measure we also passed a gas tax cut during this time. The 2011 special session is proof-positive that sometimes government can do the job – efficiently and effectively. Chip Rogers is the State Senator for District 21. You may contact him by phone at 404-463-1378 or by e-mail at chiprogers21@comcast.net.
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In the Community
The View From CITY HALL All Hallow’s Eve by Mayor Donnie Henriques In the “kid year” — which we all know begins with school and ends when you go back to school — the biggest, best time of the year is Christmas. Who ‘da thunk it, right? Well, arguably the next biggest time is Halloween. I mean, Charlie Brown even made a special about it.
it was the typical small town with kids running from house to house, being rewarded with treats, as the dutiful parents followed closely behind, making sure they remained safe.
Donnie Henriques is the mayor of Woodstock. You may contact him by calling 770-592-6001 or e-mail dhenriques@woodstockga.gov
Halloween in Woodstock has taken on many different forms over the years. Before I became a councilmember in 2000,
Around 2001, the city started holding what has now become Kid’s Fest in our City Park. It started out small with a handful of volunteers and about a dozen games for the kids to come, enjoy playing, and still be rewarded with a treat. The first year, there were a few hundred kids in attendance. I’m sure that some of them still went trick or treating that night, since the fest is held from 4 — 7 p.m. Things started to change. . . and very quickly. The next year we ran out of candy and had to make several sweet runs to the local stores. In addition, the crowds not only got bigger, but were staying longer. It didn’t take us long to figure out we were going to need more volunteers. Up stepped Ross Wiseman, Pastor of the then Metro Church, now Momentum Church. He and his congregation made this their own mission to serve the children of Woodstock through Kids Fest. Not only did they set up additional games and bring candy, but they provided much needed manpower for the rest of the games. Without their continued support, what happened next couldn’t have. By 2008, estimated number of kids coming through the Park enjoying the festival had reached well over 2,500, and it’s getting bigger every year. So, YES, we still need volunteers for that day. Call Mary Beth Stockdale at Magnolia Hall, 770-926-7616.
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Last year, a new addition to the already popular Jaycees Haunted House and Kid’s Fest, Ghost Walk was added by the folks from The Elm Street Players. Ghost Walk proved to be a great success to be a great success the first year. Groups of “victims” were lead by a member of the Players in costume from station to station, hearing about the haunted past of Downtown Woodstock. This year, they will be back on October 21st to “Scare you out of your underwear!” — or something to that effect. Reservations are needed, so keep on the lookout for your chance to learn about former Woodstockian’s who walk among us! While still maintaining that “small town feel,” Halloween in Woodstock has a lot going for it.
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8688 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 | (770) 924-0406 | www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
Downtown woodstoc k
Gearing Up for Fall
by Billy Peppers We’re gearing up for fall in downtown Woodstock and that means events! We have a little bit of everything to keep your down time busy, to keep the kids occupied and to make you feel a bigger part of the community. As we transition from the warm weather into autumn, enjoy events that highlight arts, crafts, wine, theatre, and music. Here’s a quick run down of some of our more popular autumn festivities: Steeples, Bells, and Pews: A Celebration of Woodstock’s Early In-Town Churches When: Opening October 1 (exhibit through November 19) Where: Dean’s Store, 8588 Main Street Visit a photo exhibit that tells the story of early worship and
congregations of Woodstock. The last day of the event, hear from local storytellers of some of their greatest church memories in our community at 1 p.m. at the Main Street Sessions. The event is sponsored by Preservation Woodstock, Inc., Main Street Woodstock, Inc., and Woodstock Funeral Home. (770) 924-0406 Woodstock Scarecrow Parade When: The month of October Where: Downtown Woodstock Come and see the scarecrow exhibit created by local businesses and non-profits. You may vote for your favorite scarecrow for $1 with contributions benefiting the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. Be sure to vote on October 7 at Friday Night Live and on October 21 at the Taste of Woodstock event. Call Beth Hermes at (678) 524-7518. Friday Nite Live Oktoberfest When: October 7 Where: Downtown Woodstock Enjoy the season in the central business district with the scarecrow parade, live music, pumpkin carving contests, fall displays, games, and great food. Be sure to wear your lederhosen and enjoy a brew in one of our many local eateries. www.facebook.com/mainstreetwoodstock Main Street Sessions When: October 15, 1 p.m. Where: Dean’s Store Author Sara Martin presents the inside stories of 13 women of achievement from her book, “More Than Petticoats.” She dresses in civil war period clothing as she discusses women before 1900. (770) 924-0406 Ghost Tales and Trails When: October 21 & 22, 28 & 29 Where: City Center, Downtown Woodstock Join two-time Emmy nominee and storyteller Paul Boehlert and a lineup of seasoned storytellers as you tour the downtown for this ghastly and family friendly adventure. There will be a fall-themed outdoor market, historic downtown tour, and great entertainment. There are limited tickets for each night and proceeds will support the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village and Greenprints Alliance. www.elmstreetarts.org or www.greenprintsalliance.com KidsFest When: October 31, 3 - 7 p.m. Where: The Park at City Center (downtown Woodstock) Join us for this family friendly Halloween trick or treat event. Moonwalks, DJ, games, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, pumpkin bowling, apples on a string, face painting, and a costume contest are all available for your kids to enjoy. www.woodstockga.gov
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By: Michelle Martin
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Dr. Heaven now also includes Dr. Adriana Rzeznik, Dr. Frini he physicians at Woodstock Pediatric Medicine Shah and Dr. Beverly Acker. Each of the physicians is have a simple philosophy in how they care for board-certified and a member of the American Academy their patients: They treat each patient and make of Pediatrics. The pediatric team also includes Shannon medical recommendations as if they were treating their Dobson, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; office own child. “Parents have easy access to more medical manager Kelly Marulanda; resources than ever, but and a team of assistants. the information can “Dr. Vukotic instilled the become overwhelming values of professionalism, and confusing,” says Dr. Vukotic instilled the values of professionalism, hard work, respect and Dr. Jordana Heaven, hard work, respect and love as the cornerstone love as the cornerstone medical director. “They of Woodstock Pediatric Medicine. We all continue of Woodstock Pediatric look to us as a partner to work hard to demonstrate those core Medicine. We all continue to to help decipher that values with every patient we treat. work hard to demonstrate information so they can — Dr. Heaven those core values with every make the best decision patient we treat,” Dr. Heaven for their child. We’re not says, noting that the medical here to tell parents what and administrative staffs work together to create a to do, but rather to work with them. We’re their child’s ‘tour positive experience. “From start to finish — from checkguide’ to well-being. We care for their child just as we in to the physician’s exam — we function as a team to would our own.” ensure our patients have a positive experience,” adds Dr. Rzeznik. “We work together and make decisions Woodstock Pediatric Medicine, located at 2000 as a team. It’s important to have other doctors who Professional Way, Suite 200, has been serving the are accessible and who share a similar approach to community for almost 10 years. Dr. Jesenko Vukotic, who patient care. We’re confident that we can refer any of passed away earlier this year, started the private practice our patients to any of our doctors and they’ll receive the in 2002 and quickly expanded the staff that along with same quality care.” h. x Peric Dr. Vukotic with Ale Woodstock Pediatric Medicine offers sick and well patient care, including preventative check-ups and vaccinations, for newborns and children up to 21 years old. The entire Woodstock Pediatric Medicine staff believes all children are entitled to quality health care. “We work with parents as much as possible because we want their children to have access to the medical care they need,” says Dr. Acker. “We try to be cognizant of costs, and only order tests and medications that are absolutely necessary.”
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The doctors at Woodstock Pediatric Medicine have hospital privileges at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Northside Hospital in Atlanta. They accept all state-funded health insurance.
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the community’s growing Hispanic population; Dr. As a result of continued growth and success, Woodstock Acker volunteers at a medical clinic in Haiti; and Pediatric Medicine has added additional exam rooms Dr. Heaven has worked with Camp Kudzu, a camp and separate newborn waiting rooms to better care for for children with Type 1 Diabetes, for 12 years. “We patients. “The additional space really helps the flow of consider ourselves all mentors — to Pediatric Resident patients, decreases wait time and offers more flexibility students, Nurse with appointments,” says Practitioner students Dr. Shah, noting that sick and other medical patients typically are Giving back to the community where we live and students, and to the seen within two to three work is important. It’s a good reminder that community at large,” hours of calling in for an what we do is important and that we says CPNP Dobson, appointment. “After all, can make a difference. a lifelong resident you can’t plan when your — Shannon Dobson of Woodstock who child is sick.” is actively involved in the Preceptor In addition to providing Program for graduate nursing students at Georgia in-office patient care, the medical team at Woodstock State University. “Giving back to the community where Pediatric Medicine participates in a variety of projects we live and work is important. It’s a good reminder that help serve the community and encourage children’s that what we do is important and that we can make healthcare. Dr. Shah speaks fluent Spanish, which she a difference.” says has been vital in reaching out to and caring for
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Office Hours 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Monday — Friday (closed 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. for lunch) Saturday sick appointments beginning at 9:00 a.m. (office hours vary according to patient needs)
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In the Community
Focus on
The Cherokee Youth Challenge 2 November 8, 2011
Last year Cherokee FOCUS and the Cherokee Youth Council held the first Cherokee Youth Challenge. A life size ‘game of Life,’ the challenge let teenagers face real life situations and experience the consequences of making poor decisions. The event was so successful that we are looking forward to hosting the event again this year at New Life Church in Holly Springs, on November 8, 2011. This date is Election Day Tuesday and Cherokee County youth will be out of school. Instead of sitting home watching television we hope that youth will elect to spend this day with their friends having fun and learning about teen resources in the community. Designed for youth in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade levels, the event begins with entertainment and ice breakers lead by our wonderful MC Keven Pimentel. Youth will then break off into groups based on grade level and go into our maze of life. Topics in the maze will include: drugs and alcohol, dating and relationship issues, driving and safety, social media, money management, education and jobs/careers. Within the maze they will meet local contacts from Cherokee County agencies, organizations and government that they might come into contact with in real life. They will get to meet people from area support services such as the health department, counseling services, the Hope Center, and many more. They will also meet local law enforcement, attorneys, and judges who will show them what it might be like if they make poor decisions in real life and have to face the legal system as a consequence. A highlight of last year’s event was the staging of the aftermath of a drunk driving accident involving teenagers. Cherokee County Safe Kids along with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, the Holly Spring Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s officers participate in a mini ‘Ghost Out’ for the participants. The demonstration spurred a lot of discussion among the youth and a few youth shared stories of losing loved ones of their own to accidents involving alcohol and drugs. On a lighter side, Mothers Against Drunk Driving brought their drunk goggles for the kids to try on and look through 30 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
by Sonia Carruthers
the lenses in order to give them a sense of what it is like to function while intoxicated. Youth wore the goggles while trying to drive a golf cart through an obstacle course. All the teens had fun trying to maneuver through the course. They also thought it was funny Sonia Carruthers is the Executive Director and CEO of Cherokee FOCUS. to wear the drunk goggles You can e-mail her at cherokeefocus@ while law enforcement had wiindstream.net or visit www.cherokeefocus.org. them do a mock sobriety test. Yes, it was all fun and games until they were handcuffed and sent to our mock jail to await sentencing by a real judge. During lunch time which was provided by Chick-fil-A at Canton Marketplace, the youth got the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with individuals from the Cherokee District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement officers. The majority of the questions asked were regarding laws and how they applied to teenagers. At the end of the event, the youth got to hear from a teen mother and how having a baby while you are still in high school could impact their lives and futures. One hundred percent of the youth surveyed at last year’s event said that they had a great time and would attend again. So register now because space will be limited to insure that every participant has the opportunity to fully enjoy the experience and
come away with a good understanding of how poor decisions can affect their lives and the benefits of making positive choices. For more details on the event and to register, please visit www.cherokeefocus.org.
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On-Going
Big Springs Farms When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: 2100 Sugar Pike Road Contact: (678) 899-3900 Website: www.bigspringsfarms.com Pumpkin patch, hay rides, bounce house, farm animals and more.
October 14 - 15
Cherokee Pignic When: October 14 – 15 Where: Heritage Park, Canton Contact: (770) 345-0400 Website: www.cherokeepignic.com Old-fashioned Country Fair and KCBS sanctioned BBQ event. Presented by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
October 15
BBQ Festival & Yard Sale When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: The Hickory Flat Masonic Lodge, 2907 East Cherokee Drive, Canton Contact: Bud, 770-479-1627 soules8@windstream.net Activities include a dunk tank, hula hoop contest and more. BBQ plates will be $6.50 per plate. If interested in selling items, please contact Bud.
October 15
Johnston ES Fall Festival When: 2 – 6 p.m. Where: 2031 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock Contact: (770) 928-2910
October 16
Mountain Road ES Fall Festival When: 2 – 6 p.m. Where: 615 Mountain Road, Woodstock Contact: (770) 664-9708
October 21, 22, 28, 29 Ghost Tales & Trails When: 6 – 11 p.m. Where: 8534 Main Street, Woodstock
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Contact: (678) 494-4251 Website: www.elmstreetarts.org Hear spooky tales based in Woodstock’s history. Cost: $11 Adults, $6 under 13. Sponsored by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village and The Greenprints Alliance.
October 22
Holly Springs ES Fall Festival When: 4 – 7 p.m. Where: 1965 Hickory Road, Canton Contact: (770) 345-5035
October 22
Woodstock ES Fall Festival When: 3 – 7 p.m. Where: 230 Rope Mill Road, Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-6969 Website: www.woodstockpta.org Wristbands will be sold for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Interested vendors can e-mail Malanda Kashani at mkash2231@yahoo.com.
October 22
Good Shepherd 6th Annual Fall Festival When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock Contact: (770) 924-7286
Website: www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org
Proceeds from the Fall Fair will benefit the Cherokee Family Violence Center and MUST Ministries.
October 23
Bar-B-Q Dinner and Trail of Treats When: 1 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Big Springs UMC 2066 Sugar Pike Road Contact: (770) 475-1796 (678) 918-0992
Bar-b-q pork, cole slaw, baked beans, bread and homemade dessert for $7. Trail of Treats one can good item for MUST Ministries.
October 27
Terrace at Woodstock Fall Festival/ Health Fair When: 4 – 7 p.m. Where: The Terrace at Woodstock, 756 Neese Road Contact: 770-924-2072
Featuring massages, blood pressure checks, hearing aide checks, etc. Entertainment, prizes, food, fun and games. Plus Bingo for Seniors!
October 31
10th Annual Woodstock KidsFest When: 3 – 7 p.m. Where: The Park at City Center
(formerly Downtown City Park)
Halloween trick or treat activities, costume contest and candy give-away.
November 5
Little River ES Fall Festival When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: 3170 Trickum Road, Woodstock Contact: (770) 926-7566 Most activities will be covered by a wrist band that can be purchased at the gate.
November 12
Bascomb UMC 5th Annual Craft Fair When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: 2295 Bascomb Carmel Road, Woodstock Contact: (770) 917-0119 Website: www.bascombumc.org Activities include a breakfast, lunch, bake sale and a silent auction. New this year will be a silent auction. Contact Diane, williams466581@ bellsouth.net or visit the website for an application.
Through November 13
Cagle Dairy Cornfield Maize Where: 362 Stringer Road, Canton Cagle Dairy will feature its 11th year cornfield maizes, also available will be bonfire hayrides, and a haunted barn. Corn Maize: Friday 5 – 11 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bonfire Hayrides: Friday 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday 6 – 10 p.m. Haunted Barn (through October 29): Friday 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
S A F E
Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
h A L L O
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent skin and eye irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
W E E N
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.
Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
These helpful tips were reproduced from www.cdc.gov/family/halloween.
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Healthy Living
OCTOBER IS
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Your to-do list is already packed. The last thing you want to worry about is having breast cancer. However, every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with the disease. Thankfully, when caught early, breast cancer has a 98 percent cure rate. As the regional leader in the fight against breast cancer, diagnosing and treating more cases of the disease than any hospital in the Southeast, Northside Hospital stands by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its recommendation that all women receive annual mammograms, beginning at age 40. Six Reasons to Get Screened 1. You’re adding candles to the birthday cake. About 1 in 8 breast cancers are found in women under 45, while 2 in 3 breast cancers are found in women over 55, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Having children later in life can increase your risk by 30 percent. 2. It’s in the family. Women with blood relatives having breast cancer carry a higher risk, and twice over if it was your mom, sister or daughter. Keep a health family tree and include the names, relation, disease and diagnosis age. Don’t forget Dad’s family, too. Northside’s Hereditary Cancer Program (404) 851-6284 offers screening to
Tennis Against Breast Cancer Northside Hospital is making Breast Cancer Awareness Month interactive with tennis drills, lunch, a fashion show, chair massages, door prizes and more. Friday, October 28 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Windermere Golf Club, Cumming $75 a person or $675 for a team of 10 Proceeds benefit the Breast Care Program. To register, call (404) 845-5555 and press 0. 34 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
detect cancer-causing gene mutations, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 in breast cancer. 3. You have added some pounds. Extra body fat can increase your estrogen and blood insulin levels, increasing breast cancer risks, especially after menopause. Curb weight gain by keeping a food diary or swap out large dinner plates for smaller versions. Ditch saturated fats and fatty red meats for veggies, whole grains and lean protein. 4. You can’t find time to exercise. Exercise decreases your odds of getting breast cancer by keeping your weight in check. Can’t get to the gym? Skinny up your day by taking stairs instead of an elevator, parking farther away at work, or doing calf raises in the grocery line. 5. You drink more than one alcoholic beverage a day. Women who drink 2-5 daily alcoholic beverages have a 1-½ greater risk than women who don’t drink. Switch to sparkling water and fruit after that first glass of wine. 6. You discover a change in your breast. It could be discharge, a lump, or an inward facing nipple – any breast change is important to communicate to your doctor. Becoming familiar with how your breasts look and feel can help you identify unusual changes. In between mammograms, perform a monthly Breast Self-Exam (BSE). A BSE can help detect any changes in the look and feel of your breasts and nipples.
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Healthy Living
IS IT REALLY Flu Season?
by Cathy Wendland-Colby, DC Fall is in full swing. The leaves are turning, with beautiful red and gold trees everywhere. With so many reasons to enjoy fall, why is it the drug companies have begun referring to this time of year as flu season? Is it really that bad? Symptoms of influenza (the flu) usually come on suddenly and can include: fever (usually high), fatigue, muscle aches, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea in children, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat and a cough (sometimes dry). Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have the flu. Many different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms. According to the CDC, approximately 5 — 20% of Americans will get the flu this year. Although the flu can make you feel bad enough, none of its symptoms are deadly. While the reports are designed to make you believe that thousands of people die from the flu, the facts prove otherwise. People who have compromised immune systems have a difficult time fighting the flu virus and are more susceptible to other illnesses. How Can You Protect Yourself From Getting the Flu? 1. Practice good health habits to maintain a strong immune system. Get plenty of sleep, exercise, get adjusted, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 2. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Also, clean surfaces of everyday items. 3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 4. Keep your distance. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Should You Get a Flu Shot? The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. It contains three influenza viruses. The three vaccine strains – one A (H3N2) virus, one A (H1N1) virus, and one B virus – are representative of the influenza vaccine strains recommended for that year. Ultimately, the course you take in limiting your chances of getting the flu is up to you. Learn more about the flu vaccine: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm http://www.heartspring.net/vaccine_contamination.html http://www.nvic.org/Diseases/Influenza.htm 36 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
Healthy Living
DEALING WITH Dental Trauma
by Vishant Nath, DMD Even though I’ve addressed the topic of dental trauma previously in this column, I feel that it’s a good topic to revisit from time to time. Having children means having to deal with falls and other types of accidents. This article will provide information on dealing with accidents affecting the mouth.
Dr. Vishant Nath is the owner of Roswell Pediatric Dentistry. You may contact him at 678-352-1090 or visit www.kidshappyteeth.com.
Just as you want to establish a good relationship with your child’s medical doctor early on, it’s important to establish a “dental home” for your child. This means that your child has an ongoing relationship with his or her dentist, which includes comprehensive oral health care, beginning no later than age one. Even for older children who have not been to the dentist regularly, it’s never too late to establish a dental home. If your child has an injury that causes a tooth to become knocked out, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. If the tooth is a primary, or baby tooth, the emphasis will probably not be toward saving the tooth. However, it’s still important for your child to be seen by a dentist so that they can check for damage to any adjacent teeth. If your child loses a permanent or adult tooth, it’s much more critical that every effort is put into saving the tooth. Most dentists should have a 24-hour phone number to contact if the injury occurs after hours or on weekends, if you are an existing patient. Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Do not scrub it with soap. Use only water. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. If your child chips or fractures a tooth, contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. If the trauma causes other types of head injury (not related to the mouth or teeth) be sure to address it immediately with a medical doctor. In these cases, it’s still important to follow up continued on page 54
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Healthy Living
WEAR PINK THIS OCTOBER
For Prevention
by Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Michael McNeel, Keith Hanna and Keith West October is a time for pumpkins, hayrides, and, of course, all things pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for the last 25 years, we have seen more and more interest, awareness and support for eradicating this devastating disease. Pink is everywhere, in supermarkets, on sneakers, on NFL players, even the Georgia Aquarium is going pink this October.
Drs. Thaddeus Fabian, Michael McNeel, Keith Hanna and Keith West are all board-certified plastic surgeons with Marietta Plastic Surgery, with offices in Marietta and Woodstock. As members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, they are skilled in the latest techniques and procedures in the field of plastic surgery. For a private consultation, contact www.mariettaplasticsurgery.com.
Has it made a difference? In 1982, the five-year survival rate was just 74% (for breast cancers that hadn’t spread beyond the breast); today the survival rate for the same type of cancer is an amazing 98%. Back then, only about 30% of women over 40 received regular mammograms, compared to the close to 75% who do today.* In our practice, we have been privileged to help women as they navigate the waters of recovery and reconstruction from the effects of breast cancer surgery. We take great pride in offering women an option to maintain some semblance of themselves, often at the beginning of their treatment and recovery process. Patients also need someone who will listen to their concerns and provide a steady arm of support during this trying time. It’s hard to find anyone these days that hasn’t been touched by breast cancer — we have within our own practice, unfortunately. That’s why we support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Only with dedicated research will we see improvements in prevention and treatment that may someday wipe out breast cancer. We hope that eventually our surgical expertise in breast reconstruction won’t be needed. But until that day, women of all ages should focus on their breast health. Regular mammograms are imperative for early detection, but aren’t usually recommended until after 40 years old. Self-exams (which have not proven to statistically improve the detection rate) do help women understand the changes in their bodies. Antioxidant-rich foods like berries, broccoli, almonds, apples and red beans can also help the body fight off continued on page 54 38 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
Healthy Living
BRACES AND HALLOWEEN
Orthodontist Fight Back by Jeff Kincaid, DMD, MS For as long as I can remember, orthodontists have dreaded Halloween because this signifies the beginning of a long holiday season that extends through the New Year when patients with braces overindulge in candy and nuts and then require additional emergency appointments to fix Dr. Jeff Kincaid is a specialist in orthodontics and owner of Kincaid broken appliances and other Orthodontics in Woodstock and problems. The year’s most Roswell. Visit his Website at candy-friendly season is also www.kincaidsmiles.com. the orthodontic industry’s most worrisome time of year as their warnings to patients to go easy on the hard, sticky, chewy treats go largely unheeded. If you thought orthodontists were exaggerating the kind of effect that the Halloween season has on their orthodontic appliances, you would be wrong! Each year, orthodontists across the country make special arrangements to schedule extra appointment time to take care of problems that occur from indulging in the “forbidden” treats that are so popular, especially at this time of year. Parents are more likely to look the other way as their kids enjoy the fruits of the season and fail to realize that broken appliances and poor hygiene ultimately increases the cost of treatment and can usually extend the amount of time you’re required to wear braces. In spite of warnings year after year not to indulge in problematic foods, there has been no decrease in problems after the holiday. . . until recently. The American Association of Orthodontists came up with a brilliant “buy back” program to allow kids to enjoy the holidays with more tooth friendly treats. Under the program, that includes hundreds of dentists across the country, kids can exchange their considerable amounts of hard, sticky candies and treats for non-candy gifts, including gift vouchers, movie tickets, orthobucks, or even cash. Last year close to 5 million Americans undergoing orthodontic treatment exchanged their “loot” for other appealing gifts; and this year, the AAO is expecting to “buy back” close to 16 tons of candy. As part of the annual awareness program, for people who would rather not “sell” their candy and would prefer to indulge, the AAO also tries to make people aware of the type of foods that can be safely consumed in moderation. They recommend softer chocolates that melt in your mouth, slices of apples or strawberries dipped in chocolate and anything continued on page 54
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Life At Home
IT DOESN’T ALL Have to Bloom
by Eric Hill As our passion for gardening grows, it’s time to look beyond the flowers, and appreciate other merits of plants. While flowers are colorful a few weeks out of the year, many plants add interest to our gardens for much longer periods.
Eric Hill is the co-owner of Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping. He can be reached at 770-442-3901.
Unusual branch structures, varying textures, attractive bark, and fragrances are characteristics of plants we enjoy. Often overlooked are the gentle movements that bring a garden to life. Weeping cherries have obvious structure that calls your attention, while others such as Japanese maples or contorted filberts have unusual branching that is not appreciated until winter. A plant’s overall shape may be interesting. Hollies, camellias, and native azaleas, can be limbed up to create small trees for a courtyard. Round, symmetrical globosa cryptomeria and narrow, upright sky pencil holly both bring unique forms to the garden. Foliage texture and combinations of textures should be considered when designing your garden. Contrasting textures add excitement, while similar textures blend for a soothing effect. Spreading yews interspersed with ferns draw your attention while a sprawling mass of fern creates calm. Unusual foliages can’t be ignored. Creeping mahonia, and fernspray cypress have foliage you don’t see everyday. Many gardeners enjoy the challenge of creating gardens solely based on textures and plant structures. Foliage also provides color. Coppertina ninebark and heuchareas come to mind. Combinations make all the difference. Burgandy loropetalum look stunning with silvery green artemesia. Plants like variegated holly fern have combinations of colors within themselves. Tree bark, especially in the winter, often becomes the focus of the garden. We are all familiar with the exfoliating bark of birches, but have you seen a mature ironwood? It exfoliates to reveal a mosaic of greens, grays, and browns. Other plants captivate us with the color of their bark. As Natchez crape myrtles mature, their bark turns a rich cinnamon brown that nearly outstrips its flowers for beauty.
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Life At Home
CAR
Cleaning Tips by Rick Foltz One of the most important things you can do for your vehicle to both protect it and ensure good resale value is to wax it at least twice a year with a good wax. Make sure the vehicle has been washed and is thoroughly dry before applying the wax.
Rick Foltz is the Fixed Operations Director at Cherokee Ford. You may contact him at 770-592-0090 or rfoltz@cherokeeford.com.
You should make the first two applications on a new vehicle using a carnauba wax. After a year when the paint has been thoroughly hardened, it is time to start using a wax labeled “Cleaner-Wax.” This is a product that will help remove acid rain and dead paint, and still protect the vehicle. Wax two foot square sections at a time, let dry, and thoroughly remove the wax with a soft cloth. Never use a buffer, always take it off by hand. The best time of year to wax is in September and May, when the weather is not too hot. This will keep your vehicle protected and looking sharp. Between kids, pets, and friends, the sanctity of your car’s interior is always in peril. So, how do you keep it clean when you’ve got kids spitting up and spilling, pets drooling and tracking in dirt and people eating four-course meals in your car? With a full-size family myself, I know how hard it is to keep everything clean without going crazy. Here are some tips to sustaining your sanity when it comes to keeping your car interior clean and organized. Bring It In, Take It Out — Some families have an, “If you can carry it into the car, you can carry it out.” policy when it comes to car rides. Make your kids responsible for their books, cups, backpacks, balls and papers. Also, keep clutter to a minimum by limiting them to one item per car ride or have them keep their stuff in backpacks. Bag It Up — Always have a kitchen-sized trash bag on hand in the car. You can keep it in the trunk or in the pocket on the back of your seat. It is great for keeping fast-food bags, cups, trash, even occasional wet clothes or muddy shoes from doing harm. If you have older children, the child who is in charge of the house trash can also be in charge of the trash bag in the car. Also, have small re-sealable sandwich bags on hand and within reach for pet treats or food; you never know when Sparky might get hungry. continued on page 54
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ReADY FOR Winter?
by Dan Jape Cold weather is right around the corner and you will soon be in need of heat in your home. Furnaces need a complete service and cleaning each year before they are turned on to make sure they are safe and efficient. Many times, a homeowner will make the Dan Jape is the owner of Reliable Heating and Air. You may contact him assumption that just because at 770-594-9096 or visit him online at a furnace ignites, it is safe www.reliableair.com. to operate. This could not be further from the truth. Modern day furnaces are very safe appliances and when maintained, can give years of service. But it is important that the series of safety devices and components that make them safe are in good working order. One of the most important items to check and clean is the heat exchanger. A furnace burns gas and heats up a metal box that contains the gas burners and when the box is warm, a fan blows air across the outside of the box and transfers heat to the air stream, which is then distributed to all the rooms of a home. This heat exchanger heats and cools thousands of times a year and this causes expansion and contraction, which can cause metal fatigue and cracks in the burner box allowing carbon monoxide to leak into the air stream. It is extremely important to have this checked every year, as this piece is a very stressed component of the furnace and can fail at any time a furnace is over 10 to 12 years old. It is also very important that any rust and debris that has accumulated in the heat exchanger be vacuumed out. Another very important series of devices that need to be checked are high temperature limit switches which monitor a furnace for an overheated condition. These high limits are crucial in making a furnace safe and should be checked and tested each year to make sure they operate correctly. If a fan or blower stops operating on a furnace, the gas will continue to ignite until these limit devices sense the furnace is overheated and shut off the burners and turn the furnace off. These limit switches are directly in the air stream and take a lot of abuse and will fail after a number of years. Furnaces have a device that moves air and fumes through the heat exchanger and it is often a component that needs service in a modern furnace. This draft inducer is in the combustion stream of the furnace and is exposed to the hot, acid laden fumes of the by-products of gas combustion. Some manufactures make the continued on page 54 42 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
Life At Home
WHAT IS THE REAL RETURN
On Your Cash?
by Patrick J. Rice, Jr. Since the onset of the financial crisis in late 2007, the Federal Reserve has used interest-rate cuts and other policy tools in an effort to fuel economic growth. Economists can debate the effectiveness of these policies, but everyone can agree that today’s low interest rates are a two-sided coin. Consumers, businesses, and government all benefit from low borrowing costs. But on the other side, savers and investors earn almost nothing on their cash balances. Worse yet, investors are actually losing wealth in real terms. The inflation-adjusted yields on short-term Treasury securities have been negative in most months since October 2010. Earning negative real yields on short-term fixed income is not unprecedented. In fact, inflation has exceeded nominal interest rates in several post-war periods. Negative real yields have occurred during periods of high interest rates (early 1980s) and during periods of low interest rates (2010–11). Regardless of the scenario, negative real yields cause investors to lose purchasing power. You may note that some negative real yields have occurred during recessionary periods, when the Fed was cutting interest rates to spur a recovery. These times also may be when investors are most tempted to flee the capital markets for the perceived safety of cash. Investors may have a host of reasons for their flight — some might want to avoid economic uncertainty or stock market volatility, while others might fear that impending higher interest rates will cause bonds to lose value. This is the problem facing many individual investors and professional money managers today. Is it really beneficial to shift your portfolios to money market funds and other cash instruments with the intent to return to stocks and bonds when the economy shows signs of improvement? Maybe. However, the problem with this strategy is that no one can consistently time markets, and the signs are never clear. So while investors sit in cash, their purchasing power quietly erodes. Investors may have good reasons to hold cash — for example, to keep a portion of their assets liquid. But they should understand that holding cash has a price in real terms. Investors ultimately may lose wealth even as they try to protect it. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Renasant Bank and Renasant Financial Services are not registered broker/dealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial. Article provided by Patrick Rice, Renasant Wealth Management, price@renasant.com.
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Life At Home
HAIR COLOR:
A Growing Trend for Men
by Jyl Craven
News Flash: Barbershops are out and hair salons are in! A growing number of men frequent hair salons – and not just for a great haircut. Men’s hair care products, including hair color, are part of a booming industry. Roughly Jyl Craven of Jyl Craven Hair Colour two-thirds of men now Studio of Canton. For information you consider it acceptable to color may contact the salon at (770) 345their hair when, even ten years 9411 or visit www.jylcraven.com. ago, it would have been seen as the height of vanity. In a world dominated by the young and beautiful, hair color is one way for men to stay ahead. Tipping is one of the newest trends for men’s hair. This technique looks best with a short, spiky haircut where just the tips of the hair strands are bleached or dyed and the roots are left long and uncolored. Highlighting to blend gray or all-over color to hide gray is also popular, allowing men to retain a youthful appearance that matches how they feel. Why should men settle for bland when hair color can add pizzazz? It can take as little as five minutes for processing men’s hair color to help achieve the look they want.
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News Flash: Barbershops are out and hair salons are in! A growing number of men frequent hair salons – and not just for a great haircut. Men’s hair care products, including hair color, are part of a booming industry.
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In order for men to get the most out of their hair color, they need to have healthy hair. Hair color bonds better and lasts longer when hair is cared for properly. Men should use a good shampoo and conditioner that adds moisture and smoothes the cuticle. Patting the hair dry helps avoid damage, as well as using only a comb while the hair is wet. Regular trims get rid of the dead ends, giving hair an overall healthier appearance. Whether men want to cover up gray or make a bold statement, they should work with a hair stylist to achieve the right effect. Hair stylists can give advice on the best hair products, haircut, and hair color to get the most out of men’s hair. It’s an exciting, new world in hair care - for men! After all, why should women have all the fun? 44 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
Family and Faith
A COOKIE JAR Surprise
by Dr. Mike Litrel, MD padding my pockets as though looking for my cell phone. Oh my gosh, I must have left it in the car. I grabbed my keys and headed for the exit. My plan was to open my car door, sit in the seat, and spit the dog biscuits out into the parking lot where no one could see.
My mom owns a longhaired, ill-tempered cat that gives me asthma attacks. This animal is named “Bastet” after the Egyptian cat goddess, but I dispense with pleasantries and call her “Asbestos” instead. Dr. Litrel practices with his fellow OB/
The other day Joseph and I GYNs at Cherokee Women’s Health went to the vet’s to pick up Specialists. Dr. Litrel lives in Woodstock with his wife Ann and their two sons, Asbestos as a favor for my Tyler and Joseph. E-mail Dr. Litrel at mom. As we entered the www.cherokeewomenshealth.com. vet’s office, I was pleasantly surprised to spy two cookie jars on the counter. I have a weak spot for cookies. Maybe this was my reward for a good deed. Joseph headed into the back with the receptionist to look at some puppies, and I was alone for a few minutes. With happy anticipation, I lifted the lid off the first jar and looked inside. Dog biscuits! My heart sank. With dampened hopes, I lifted the lid from the second jar. To my surprise, it was filled with miniature chocolate chip cookies! Now that made sense: cookies for the dog, cookies for the owner – everybody’s happy. Still alone, I palmed a modest handful. I didn’t want anybody to think I was a pig. I popped a few in my mouth and began happily crunching. But my taste buds staged an immediate protest. They were the most disgusting chocolate chip cookies I’d ever tasted. Suddenly it came to me: these were not cookies — they were dog biscuits in disguise! As my mouth filled with crumbling dog treats, Joseph and the receptionist re-appeared. Now I had a problem. How was I going to spit out the biscuits without everybody knowing? I had no problem picturing the veterinary staff laughing it up for days after I left. “Can you believe that dumb guy? A whole mouthful of doggie cookies!” And forget about my family. Joseph would be mocking me all the way home — and would make sure to tell his mom and brother to boot. I’d be hearing about this for weeks. I held my mouth shut, endeavoring to stanch the awful taste, and wondered what to do. Then I had an idea: I started
But just then Dr. Cohen walked out carrying Asbestos. He motioned me over to him. Inwardly I groaned. My mouth still full, I sauntered over with elaborate nonchalance and feigned a smile. Dr. Cohen opened Bastet’s medical chart to show me her low potassium level. He began explaining with impressive professionalism what causes this condition, and what should be done. Who cares about the potassium level?!! I wanted to scream. Just throw Asbestos in my car so I can spit out those poison cookies! I already KNOW how to treat low potassium – A banana a day will fix the cat just fine!! Instead I nodded my head sagely and pretended to listen to Dr. Cohen’s erudite dialogue. I was concentrating on swallowing the doggie treats without gagging. One last valiant swallow, and finally it was over. I breathed a sigh of relief. As Joseph and I began to leave, I had an inspiration. It was the perfect way to turn this unpleasant experience into a much more enjoyable memory. Yes — I’d get Joseph to eat a few cookies, too. Okay, immature maybe, but let’s just call it a family bonding moment. Casually I gestured to the second cookie jar and mentioned to Joseph he should grab a handful “for the road.” He sauntered over and lifted the lid. I waited halfway out the door, holding the cat carrier with an expression on my face that conveyed the usual parental impatience that he was taking too long. But inside, I was bursting with joy like a kid on Christmas morning. Hiding my eagerness, I watched him peer in the jar. For years I’ve watched this kid wolf down snacks like they were trying to get away. I couldn’t wait for him to pop a handful of those disgusting things into his mouth. Joseph stared at the camouflaged chocolate chip cookies for a long moment. And then he looked at me and rolled his eyes. “Dad, those are dog biscuits!” he said shaking his head. “How dumb do you think I am?” www.aroundwoodstock.com 45
Family and Faith
FROM THE PASTOR Parenting
by Herb Sims What do I do with my son, who happens to be failing math and science? He is not even trying! How do I change the way he thinks? These are very good questions with no clear answers…or maybe it is simpler than we think. Herb Sims is the pastor of Gracelife We face many challenges Church. You may contact him at similar to these as we raise 404-509-3397. our children. Tracy (my wife) and I have had the privilege of parenting four wonderful kids as they grew into four amazing adults. They are the kind of individuals with whom I would like to be friends even if we were not related. Trust me; these relationships with my children are a miracle not the result of good parenting. I want you to understand that I have experience not competence. We are driven by a desire to see life work out for our kids. We don’t want them to make mistakes or to fail. We define a successful life as a life free of pain with certain landmarks of success…education, health, good habits, wealth and whatever other milestones we were taught by our family system and culture to value. But what if in the pursuit to see successful life, we miss true Life; the true Life found only in God who revealed Himself in His Son, Jesus Christ? Now that would be (mildly put) a bummer.
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What if the only way they can see a living Savior is by looking in your eyes as you depend on Him in the midst of watching them hurt as they experience the consequences of their own actions or inaction.
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So in our parenting how do we look for a living Savior? Can we hear His still small voice in the midst of the roar for success? It may be seen on the other side of a few questions like these in your hopeless standoff with your teenager: what if you were to allow them to fail? What if instead of rescuing them by silly rationalizations and defenses you let them experience the full weight of their decisions? What if instead of removing your relationship from them by exhibiting your disappointment and anger (otherwise known as shaming them) you speak truth and love? What if the only way they can see a living Savior is by looking in your eyes as you depend on Him in the midst of watching them hurt as they experience the consequences of their own actions or inaction. Along the way you will have to give up on your own definition of life. That could be a good thing. 46 AroundAbout Woodstock | october 2011
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Woodstock Baptist Calvary Baptist 137 Hightower Road, (770) 887-6982 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.calvarybaptistweb.com
Cherokee Baptist Church 7770 Hickory Flat Highway, (770) 720-3399 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.cherokeebaptistchurch.org
Faith Community Church 659 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-1996 Sunday Services: 8 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.faithcommunitychurch.org
First Baptist Church of Woodstock 11905 Highway 92, (770) 926-4428 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. www.fbcw.org
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 131 Mill Street, (770) 928-1334
Mount Zion Baptist Church 4096 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 479-3324 Sunday Services: 8:30 & 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. www.mtzb.org
Mountain View Baptist Church 8991 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 880-0871 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.mv-batist.com
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New Home Baptist Church
St. Michael the Archangel
Conner of Hwy 92 & Wiley Bridge Rd Woodstock, Ga
490 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 516-0009
New Victoria Baptist Church
Episcopal
6659 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 926-8448 Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. www.newvicbaptist.org
Christ The Redeemer
North Arnold Mill Baptist Church
6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (404) 395-5003 www.ctrcec.com
4206 N. Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8087
South Cherokee Baptist Church 7504 Highway 92, (770) 926-0422
Stonecrest Baptist Church 485 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-8820 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.stonecrestbaptist.org
Toonigh Baptist Church 4999 Old Highway 5, Lebanon, (770) 928-2491 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.toonighbaptistchurch.lifewaylink.com
Welcome All Baptist Church 545 Stell Road, (770) 928-0555
Catholic Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Road, (770) 479-8923 Sunday Services: 8, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Español) www.lasalettecanton.com
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation 1673 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-7916 Sunday Services: 8:30, 10 a.m. www.annunciationepiscopal.org
Saint Clement’s Episcopal Church 2795 Ridge Road, Canton, (770) 345-6722 Sunday Services: 8, 9, 11 a.m. www.stclementscanton.org
Jewish Chabad Jewish Center 1635 Old US Highway 41, (770) 771-9952 www.jewishwoodstock.com
Congregation Ner Tamid Reform Jewish Congregation, (678) 264-8575 Contact us for High Holiday Service times and dates www.mynertamid.org
Tikvah l’Chaim - Hope for Life Messianic Congregation 4206 North Arnold Mill Road, (678) 936-4125 Shabbat Services: 11 a.m. Call for Details Concerning High Holy Days www.tlchaim.com
Lutheran Timothy Lutheran Church, LC-MS 556 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 928-2812
Orthodox St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church 2263 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 485-0504 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.stelizabethga.org
Other Churches Allen Temple, AME Church 232 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-6348 Sunday Services: 8 & 11 a.m. www.allentempleame.org
Allpoints Community Church 6488 Hickory Flat Highway, (678) 493-3430 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.allpointschurch.com
Bells Ferry Church of God 6718 Bells Ferry Road, (770) 592-2956 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.bellsferry.com
Branches of Christ 5946 Jacobs Road, (770) 917-4964 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.branchesofchrist.com
BridgePointe Church
Presbyterian Cherokee Presbyterian Church, PCA 1498 Johnson Brady Road, (770) 704-9594 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.cherokee-pca.org
Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church 471 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 833-3797 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. www.genevaopc.org
Woodstock Presbyterian Church 345 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 926-0074 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. woodstockpcusa.com
Methodist Big Springs United Methodist Church 2066 Sugar Pike Road, (770) 475-1796 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.
City On A Hill A New United Methodist Church 7745 Main Street, (678) 445-3480 Sunday Services: 9:35 & 11:15 a.m. www.coahumc.org
Little River United Methodist Church 12455 Highway 92, (770) 926-2495 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.littleriverumc.info
Mount Gilead United Methodist Church 889 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 591-0837
Mountain View United Methodist Church 2300 Jamerson Road, (770) 928-0050 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11 a.m. www.mvumc.org
Woodstock United Methodist Church 109 Towne Lake Parkway, (770) 516-0371 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gbgm-umc.org/woodstockumc-ga
Meeting at Woodstock High School Auditorium 2000 Towne Lake Hills South Drive, (770) 517-2977 Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m. www.bridgepointechurch.org
Cherokee Seventh Day Adventist 101 Rope Mill Road, (770) 591-7304 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www. cherokee.netadvent.org
Christ the King Church of Greater Atlanta 6464 Highway 92, (770) 924-9161 www.ctkatlanta.com
Church at North Gate 9876 Main Street, (678) 494-2193 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.ngca.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Woodstock Ward, (770) 926-7230 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.lds.org
Church of the Messiah 415 Charles Cox Drive, (770) 479-5280 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.churchofthemessiah.net
Cornerstone Community Church 503 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 160 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.ccchurchonline.org
Covenant Christian Center Worship Annex 330 Adam Jenkins Memorial Drive, (770) 345-0307 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.cityofcovenant.org
Covenant of Peace Ministries 604 Industrial Court, (770) 821-8972 Sunday Services: 12 p.m. www.covenantofpeace.org
Dayspring Church 6835 Victory Drive, (770) 516-5733 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.dayspring-online.com
Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Church 507 Industrial Drive, (770) 928-7478 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.empowermenttabernacle.com
Grace Life Church 655 Molly Lane, Suite 140,(404) 509-3397 Sunday Services: 11 a.m. www.gracelifeonline.org
Greater Bethel Community Church 211 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 592-9900 revfreeman@yahoo.com
Hickory Flat Church of God 4056 E. Cherokee Dr., (770) 345-5969 Sunday Services: 9:20 & 11 a.m. www.hickoryflatumc.org
The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Road, (770) 664-3644
Love Community Church 5598 Bells Ferry Road Acworth, (404) 663-1828 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. www.lovecommunitychurch.org
Momentum Church 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, (678) 384-4919 Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. www.momentumchurch.tv
Morning Star Church 1006 Owens Store Road, Canton, (678) 794-7486 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. www.morningstarcanton.com
Resurrection Anglican Church 231 Arnold Mill Road, Suite 400, (770) 591-0040 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. www.resurrectionwoodstock.org
Sunnyside Church of God 2510 E. Cherokee Drive, (770) 693-1018 Sunday Services: 11:15 a.m. www.sunnysidecog.org
Towne Lake Community Church 132 N. Medical Parkway, (678) 445-8766 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.tlcchurch.com
Woodstock Christian Church 7700 Highway 92, (770) 926-8238 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchristian.org
Woodstock Church of Christ 219 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8838 Servico En Espanol Domingo, (770) 926-8271 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.woodstockchurchofchrist.org
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene 874 Arnold Mill Road, (770) 924-4499 Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. www.wcnga.com
Woodstock Community Church 237 Rope Mill Road, (770) 926-8990 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. www.wcchurch.org
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Business Organizations American Business Women’s Association Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lori Matthewson, (770) 720-6274
Cherokee Area Business Connection Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Marci Zied, (770) 345-8687
Cherokee Toastmasters Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon (678) 361-3553
Main Street Woodstock Meeting: First Friday at 8 a.m. Website: www.mainstreetwoodstock.org
North Georgia Referral Network Meeting: Contact:
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. (678) 361-3553
Together We Rise Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays Pat Snipes, (404) 569-5280
Women of Woodstock
Woodstock
Meeting: Contact:
First and third Wednesdays (770) 928-2700
Woodstock Community Business Association
The Hope Center
South Cherokee Optimist Club
Contact: (770) 924-0864 Website: www.hopectr.com
Meeting: Every Friday at 7:30 a.m. Contact: (770) 926-3522
Hospice Advantage
Towne Lake Optimist Club
Contact: (770) 218-1997 Website: www.hospiceadvantage.com
ICOR
Meeting: Every Wednesdays at J. Christophers (Woodstock) Contact: Jack Futch, (678) 778-0722 Website: www.townelakeoptimists.com
Contact: (404) 992-8155 Website: www.iCORorphans.com
Woodstock Jaycees
Pet Buddies Food Pantry
Meeting: Contact:
Contact: Heather Ballance, (678) 310-9858 Website: www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org
Woodstock Masons
MUST Ministries Contact: Kim Loesing, (770) 479-5397 Website: www.mustministries.org
Papa’s Pantry Contact: Lynne Saunders, (770) 591-4730 Website: www.papaspantry.org
Safe Kids Cherokee County Contact: Chad Arp, (678) 493-4343 Website: www.cherokeesafekids.org
Volunteer Aging Council of Cherokee County Contact: (678) 269-6677 Website: www.VAC-cherokeega.org
Meeting: Second Monday at noon Contact: info@woodstockcba.com
Civic Organizations AARP Woodstock Chapter
Charitable Organizations
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council
Meeting: Contact:
Second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Rich, (770) 926-1944
American Legion & Auxiliary, Post 316
First Tues. and third Thurs. at 7 p.m. (770) 926-8336
Masonic Lodge #246 F. & A. M., Inc. Meeting: Second and fourth Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Charles Sharp, (770) 928-6140
Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at noon Johnny Young, (770) 345-6158
Cherokee County Democratic Party Meeting: Third Monday at 7 p.m. Contact: Judy Hamilton, (770) 380-7071 Website: www.cherokeedems.com
Political Organizations Cherokee County Republican Party Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Breakfast first Saturday at 8 a.m. Conrad Quagliaroli, (770) 592-6545
Cherokee County Republican Women Meeting: Third Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact: (678) 520-2236 Website: www.ccrwcga.com
Contact: Mary Migliaro, (770) 345-8100 Website: www.cherokeechildadvocates.org
Meeting: Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Wallace, (770) 354-6454 Website: www.alpost316.org
Cherokee County Teen Republicans
Cherokee County Family Child Care Association
Hickory Flat Optimist Club
Republican Women of Cherokee County
Contact:
(770) 926-8055
Cherokee County Humane Society Contact: (770) 928-5115 Website: www.cchumanesociety.org
Cherokee County Special Olympics Meeting: Contact:
First Monday at 7 p.m. Colleene Konwick, (770) 517-7101
Companion Animal Connection Contact: (678) 493-9847 Website: www.cacadopt.petfinder.com
Feed My Lambs, Inc. Contact: (770) 795-9349 Website: www.feedmylambs.net
Genesis Adoptions Contact: (770) 517-0043 Website: www.genesis-adoptions.org
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Contact: (404) 862-6180, lmartin@gsgatl.org Website: www.gsgatl.org
Habitat for Humanity Contact: (770) 345-1024 Website: www.habitat-ncg.org
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Meeting: Contact:
First and third Tuesdays Alan Flint, (770) 720-9056
Contact: (678) 232-7488 Website: www.cherokeecountytrs.webs.com
Meeting: Second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact: RWCC Headquarters, (678) 520-2236 Website: www.rwccga.com
Junior Service League of Woodstock 24-hour information line: (770) 592-3535
Recreation & Hobbies
Kiwanis Club of Woodstock Meeting: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Contact: (678) 494-4841 Website: www.woodstockkiwanis.org
Allatoona Gold Panners
Lions Club of Woodstock
Arts Alliance of Georgia, Inc.
Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Ed Cook, (770) 906-2958
Pilot Club of Cherokee County Contact: Lynda Goodwin at (770) 393-1766 Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com
Contact:
Rob Kelly, (770) 516-7044
Meeting: Second Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Madeline Hall, (678) 754-8482, woodstockartcenter@comcast.net
Blue Skies Laughter Club
Rotary Club of Woodstock
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Contact: Craig Whitley, (404) 520-0221 Website: www.addlaughter.com
Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee Amateur Radio Society
Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. (404) 506-6878
Sewrifics of Cherokee Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sheri Torch, (770) 591-8335
Sons of the American Legion Meeting: Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Charles Tucker, (678) 643-0794
Meeting: Second Saturday at 10 a.m. Contact: Jim Millsap, (770) 928-8590 Website: www.cherokeehams.com
Cherokee County Arts Center Meeting: Fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Contact: (770) 704-6244 Website: www.CherokeeArts.org
Cherokee County Saddle Club
Celebrate Recovery
Miracle Mothers
Meeting: Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Holly Springs Depot, 164 Hickory Road Contact: Tamma Trump, (770) 655-0819 Website: www.cherokeesaddleclub.com
Meeting: Fridays at 6 p.m. Contact: Debbie Anthros, (770) 331-6685 ganthros@windstream.net
Contact: Melissa, (770) 516-1078 Website: www.miraclemothers.org
Cherokee Fencing Club Meeting: Beginners, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Club, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Contact: Andy McCann, (678) 494-9750 Website: www.cherokeefencingclub.com
Cherokee Music Teachers Association Contact: Suzanne Hosea, (404) 667-4733 Website: www.cherokeemta.org
Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Contact:
(770) 591-5820
Dog Hikers of Georgia Meeting: Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact: Dr. Daniel C. Batchelor, (770) 992-2362 Website: home.aol.com/DrBatch
Foothills Running Club Contact:
Third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Larry Lodisio, (770) 516-5197
North Atlanta Soccer Association Contact: Michele Fox, (770) 926-4175 Website: www.nasa-ga.org
Wildlife Action, Inc. Meeting: Contact:
Third Sunday at 1 p.m. WLA Office, (800) 753-2264
Woodstock Youth Track Club Practice: Contact:
Contact:
Heidi, hcf67@comcast.net Renee, mrjperrelli@yahoo.com
MOMS Club Woodstock — 30188 Contact: momsclubwoodstockn@yahoo.com
Mothers & More
C.H.O.O.S.E. of Woodstock
Meeting: First and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact: Michelle Wise, (770) 720-8834 Website: www.woodstockmm.com
Meeting: First Monday at 7 p.m. 24-hour information line: (770) 517-3043
Nar-Anon Meeting
Depression and Bipolar Support Group
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tues. at 7:30 p.m. (770) 560-7112
Diabetes Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. (678) 493-1503
Every Monday at 8 p.m. (404) 218-0246
National Alliance for Mental Illness Support Group Meeting: Second and fourth Tues. at 7 p.m. Contact: Jill, (404) 394-1229 Website: www.nami.org
Emotions Anonymous
National Psoriasis Foundation Support Group
Meeting: Contact:
Meeting: Contact:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cindy, (770) 928-6554
First Tuesday at 7 p.m. Scott Bell, (404) 218-6626
John McCusker, (770) 924-9504
Les Marmitons Meeting: Contact:
Cherokee Autism Spectrum Support Group
Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 6 p.m. Michael Dahlhauser, (404) 654-0093
Zack Walk Singles Mixer Contact: Karen Sacandy, (404) 452-9980 Website: www.Zachwalk.com
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Thurs. at 7 a.m. Randall Hill, (770) 516-5887
GRANDparents Raising GRANDchildren Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (678) 699-3400
Hearing loss association of America Chapter meeting information: (770) 517-2941 Contact: marlenephillips15@yahoo.com
Jewish Havurah Contact:
Marcia, (770) 345-8687
La Leche League of South Cherokee Meeting: Contact:
First Tuesday at 10 a.m. Marguerite, (770) 926-2791
Over-eaters Anonymous Meeting: Contact:
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Lois, (770) 592-6421
S.N.A.P — Special Needs Awareness Program Meeting: Contact:
Second Monday at 10 a.m. (770) 720-4068
Tender Hearts Caregivers Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second and fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Robin Galloway, (770) 517-5899
The Way Group, AA Meeting: Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. Contact: Hillside UMC
TOPS #0533 — A Weight Support Group Meets at Woodstock UMC’s Latimer Hall Meeting: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Contact: (770) 516-0371
Adoption/Infertility Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cindy Braddock, (678) 445-3131
Support Organizations Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday at 7 p.m. (770) 926-0119
American Cancer Society 24/7 information line: (800) 227-2345
Autism Parent Support Group Meeting: Contact:
Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Sharon Jones, (770) 345-6551
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting: Contact:
First Thursday (404) 843-1880
Canadian Women’s Club Meeting: Contact:
Third Wednesday Lesley Frappier, cwcatlanta@yahoo.com
CASA for Children, Inc. Contact: Deidre Hollands, (770) 345-3274 Website: www.casaforchildren.org
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Juvenile Court:
United States Government President Barack Obama (D)
(202) 456-1414 fax: (202) 456-2461
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov
(678) 493-6250 (678) 493-6280
Court of Clerks: Patty Baker
(202) 224-3521 GA: (770) 763-9090 fax: (202) 224-0103
Senate Russell Courtyard-2 Washington, D.C. 20510 Website: http://chambliss.senate.gov
Senator Johnny Isakson (R) 1 Overton Park, Suite 970 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30339 Website: http://isakson.senate.gov
P.O. Box 425, Roswell, GA 30077 Website: http://tom.house.gov
Rep. John Linder (R), District 7 90 North Street, Suite 360 Canton, GA 30114-2724 Website: www.linder.house.gov
(202) 224-3643 GA: (770) 661-0999 fax: (770) 661-0768
(202) 225-4501 GA: (770) 565-4990 fax: (770) 565-7570
(678) 493-6000 fax: (678) 493-6013
Board of Commissioners Buzz Ahrens (R), Chair
(678) 493-6511
email: lbahrens@cherokeega.com
Harry Johnston (R), Post 1
hjohnston@cherokeega.com
Jim Hubbard (R), Post 2
jhubbard@cherokeega.com
Karen Bosch (R), Post 3
kbosch@cherokeega.com
Jason A. Nelms (R), Post 4
jnelms@cherokeega.com
(202) 225-4272 GA: (770) 479-1888 fax: (770) 497-2999
Board of Education Robert Wofford, Post 1
State Government
(770) 345-6256
e-mail: robert.wofford@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Mike Chapman (R), Post 2 Governor Nathan Deal (R)
(404) 656-1776 fax: (404) 657-7332
203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Website: www.gov.ga.gov.com
(770) 704-4398, x4372
e-mail: mike.chapman@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Michael Geist, Post 3
(404) 462-4950
e-mail: michael.geist@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Senator Chip Rogers (R) (D-21)
Woodstock
(678) 493-6511
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114 www.cherokeega.gov
Senator Saxby Chambliss (R)
Rep. Tom Price (R), District 6
Judge John B. Sumner Judge M. Anthony Baker
(404) 463-1378 fax: (404) 657-9887
325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chip.rogers@senate.ga.gov
State Senator Jack Murphy (R) (D-27)
(404) 656-7127 fax: (404) 463-1381
304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: jack.murphy@senate.ga.gov
(770) 516-1444
e-mail: janet.read@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rick Steiner (R), Post 5
(770) 704-4398, x4370
e-mail: rick.steiner@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Rob Usher, Post 6
(770) 928-0341
e-mail: rob.usher@cherokee.k12.ga.us
State Rep. Charlice Byrd (R) (D-20)
(404) 656-0298 fax: (404) 463-2793
608 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: charlice.byrd@house.ga.gov
State Rep. Calvin Hill (R) (D-21)
613 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: chill@gilainc.com
State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) (D-22)
Janet Read (R), Post 4 (Chair)
Kim Cochran (R), Post 7
(678) 983-9644
e-mail: kimcochran@gmail.com
(404) 656-0129 fax: (404) 463-7778
Other Cherokee County Schools System
(404) 656-0287
607 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 e-mail: sean@electsean.com
Superintendent, Dr. Frank Petruzielo 110 Academy Street, Canton, GA 30114 e-mail: drp@cherokee.k12.ga.us Website: www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County Coroner: Earl W. Darby
(770) 479-1871 fax: (770) 479-1236
(404) 362-1600
480 Main Street, Canton, GA 30114
Courts
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: Superior Court: Chief Judge Frank C. Mills,III Judge Jackson Harris Judge Ellen McElyea
(678) 493-6270 (678) 493-6260 (678) 493-6240
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner: Sonya Little, R
State Court: Judge Clyde J.Gober, Jr. Judge W. Alan Jordan
(678) 493-4200 fax: (770) 493-4228
Sheriff Roger Garrison, R 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115 email: rdgarrison@cherokeega.com Website: www.cherokeega-sheriff.org
(678) 493-6480 (678) 493-6490
Magistrate Court: Judge James E. Drane III (R)
(678) 493-6431
Probate Court: Judge Keith Wood (R)
(678) 493-6160
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(678) 493-6409
2780 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114 email: slittle@cherokeega.com
City of Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques dhenriques@progressiveaudiology.com
(770) 592-6000, x1003
770-345-0400
P.O. Box 4998
www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Ribbon Cuttings
Chevron Food Mart/ Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Cherokee Animal Hospital
Canton Dairy Queen
2424 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 479-6505 Veterinary Services, Animal Hospital
2761 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 479-3156 Ice Cream
Serv International
US Staffing
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill
3145 Marietta Highway Canton (770) 516-1108 Non-profit Organization
3191 Holly Springs Parkway Canton (770) 345-1361 Staffing Services
120 Chambers Street Woodstock (678) 837-6836 Restaurant
155 Howell Bridge Road Ball Ground (770) 735-1540 Convenience Stores, Restaurant
businessAfter Hours
good morningCherokee
Tuesday, October 25, 4:30 — 6 p.m. Sponsored by & located at: Cherokee County Senior Services
Sponsored by LGE Community Credit Union Thursday, October 6, 7 a.m.
1001 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115 There is no charge to attend. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on October 21.
Location: Northside Hospital — Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg. 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton Cost is $15. RSVP deadline is 5 p.m. on October 4.
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It Doesn’t All Have to Bloom
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Fragrance in the garden can trigger childhood memories, and add to your garden’s delight. Thyme and anise give off a wonderful fragrance when brushed. Blooming osmanthus will permeate an entire backyard for a month. Plants such as dianthus and native azaleas have more subtle scents that are briefly enjoyed when passing by. Movement adds a new dimension to a garden. Most of us enjoy the serenity of plants moving in a gentle breeze. Gaura and Japanese anemone have wispy stems and small flowers that gracefully bend. The draping branches of willows can add mystery and drama as if beckoning us to come explore. For years my daughter and I have hiked the mountains of North Georgia. She has always gasped at waterfalls and interesting trees. While hiking one day she suddenly exclaimed that it’s like we were in two worlds: the big one with the trees and all, and the small one on the ground, (referring to the miniature landscape created by the mosses, ferns, pinecones and small flowers). Now, not only does she enjoy the waterfall we hiked two miles to see, but also the little stuff we pass along the way. Our gardens are the same. We have oohed and aahed over the flowers; now let’s check out the rest!
Wear Pink for Prevention
continued from page 38
cancer-causing free radicals. Healthy digestion and a fiber-rich diet are critical to good overall health because fiber helps pull toxins and excess hormones out of the digestive system. And the list goes on. So this October, wear pink and support worthwhile charities but, more importantly, become educated on the many ways to help prevent breast cancer in the first place. Marietta Plastic Surgery is hosting an Open House on October 19, 5-8 p.m. at the Woodstock location to showcase their newest office and share information about facial, breast and body procedures. Guests can participate in event-only specials, hourly raffles, earn a chance to win a $1,000 practice gift card and help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. RSVP by 10/12/11 at openhouse@mariettaplasticsurgery.com *Statistics from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ww5.komen.org.
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Dealing with Dental Trauma
continued from page 37
with your pediatric dentist so that the mouth and teeth can be evaluated as well. All of these scenarios have something in common. All require the immediate attention of a dentist. Time is truly of the essence in regards to permanent teeth. Having a pediatric dentist who is familiar with you and your child can greatly assist you in nursing your child back to great dental health!
Car Cleaning Tips
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Stop to Smell the Roses — Instead of eating while driving, think about stopping to eat. We are all in a hurry, but it is safer and provides more quality family time when you park and then eat. Toothpaste to the Rescue — Stains on your car’s upholstery can add to the day’s stress level. A white, non-gel toothpaste can be kept in the glove box for a quick response to stains like lipstick, ink and ketchup. Rub gently and then wipe with a clean, damp cloth. Protect Your Carpets — Buy a cheap set of rubber mats to put on top of your carpet mats. You can even turn your carpet mats upside down if they have rubber bottoms.
Braces and Halloween
continued from page 39
that won’t harm the appliances or adversely affect the hygiene. Check with your dentist or orthodontist to see if he or she is participating in this program and start planning for a healthier, happier orthodontic experience during these wonderful holiday months. So, as you can see from this article, it is entirely possible to have a sweet Halloween without spooking your orthodontist!
Ready for Winter?
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housing of these inducers out of plastic and they become so hot, the plastic housing cracks allowing flue gases to be emitted into the living space of a home. Some early models also used metal housings and fan blades that were not built out of corrosive resistant materials and they rusted out quickly. These units need to checked at the start of every season. A gas furnace that a builder installs in your home can give you 14 to 18 years of service if it is properly cared for and serviced regularly. A furnace can last 20+ years and will provide safe efficient heat if properly maintained. Have your local heating and air contractor check for correct operation and your family should be warm and safe this winter.
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Index
ADVERTISER Support the
Advertisers that support your Community Home Improvement/Repair/Service
Automotive Cherokee Ford C&T Auto Edwards Tire Hickory Flat Hwy. Automotive My Mechanic Joe
19 37 17 17 55
Banking/Financial Services Renasant Bank LGE Community Credit Union Summit Finiancial Solutions
BC 3 35
38
41 41
Autumn Hill Nursery & Landscaping BAM Fence & Doors
IFC 44
Optometrist/Eyewear 27
Dentist/Orthodontists Dr. Jerry Smith Kincaid Orthodontics Canton/Roswell Pediatric Dentistry Williams Orthodontics
Decorating Den Woodstock Furniture Outlet
Landscaping/Landscape Services
Chiropractors Colby Family Chiropractic
39 46 46 23 IBC
Interior Decor & Accents/Services
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Carpet Dry Tech
Dr. Fixit PhD Jason Brown Plumbing Mr. Junk Premier Pools Enterprises Reliable Heating and Air
Pearle Vision
1
44 36 31 42
Education/Instruction/Counseling 15 15
Health & Beauty Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio LaVida Massage Salon & Spa Venessa
Bedoe’s Bar and Grille Grand Slam Pizza Iron Horse Restaurant
40 17 39
Services/Retailers/Miscellaneous The Bizarre Bazaar 46 Big Spring Farms 31 Boomers and Beyond Lifestyle Expo 23 Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce 53 Cherokee Pignic 47 Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 43 Ghostnet 25 Lakeside Funeral Home 40 Main Street Woodstock 26 Seeking Sitters 17 Woodstock Market & Show 38
Businesses listed in bold italic type denote new or returning advertisers to AroundAbout — Woodstock.
Photography C&W Photography PhotoJack.net
35 Inside Front Cover
Physicians & Medical Services
Chattahoochee Technical College Cherokee Christian School
Restaurants/Food Services
IBC 11 31
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, PC 25 ISIS OB/GYN 3 Marietta Plastic Surgery 19 Meridian Surgical 55 Northside Hospital – Cherokee 7 Northside Hospital Spine Center 11 Northside Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 11 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc. 42 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 23 Progressive Audiology Center 37 Rausch Family Practice 27 WellStar Health Systems / TowneLake Urgent Care 5 Woodstock Family & Urgent Care 3 Woodstock Pediatric Medicine Cover, 28, 29
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